Radiotherapy Principal Physicist, Band 8a
Posted 18 hours 5 minutes ago by NHS
The closing date is 22 December 2025
We welcome applications from candidates with relevant qualifications, however those with less experience are invited to apply.
The post holder will participate in general radiotherapy physics work and provide particular support to the area of clinical computing within radiotherapy.
Additional contract details: This is to cover training and adoption leave within the team.
Some Saturday working is required.
Main duties of the jobTo participate in the safe delivery of Radiotherapy at Cheltenham General Hospital (GRH) and the satellite centre in conjunction with other Medical Physics Experts (MPEs) and senior staff within the Radiotherapy Department, with particular concentration on all aspects of computing related medical devices within the service including Treatment Planning Systems, Dose Calculation Software, Oncology Information Systems and bespoke solutions.
To develop and maintain information and computing systems used to ensure all patients have excellent care in our Radiotherapy centre.
To have an in-depth knowledge of the legislation associated with ionising radiation, including the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 and the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017.
To participate in staff training including for trainee clinical scientists, clinical technologists and radiographers.
About usGloucestershire Hospitals is one of the largest hospital trusts in England serving a diverse population of almost 620,000 people. We provide acute hospital services from two large district general hospitals, Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. Maternity Services are also provided at Stroud Maternity Hospital.
Our people are at the heart of what we do. Our workforce is almost 9,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient centred care across a range of clinical areas. We also have exceptional teams of professional services staff underpinning our vision every step of the way.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff.
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity for everyone, valuing and celebrating differences and encouraging a workplace and culture where all can thrive. We endeavour to ensure each and every person working in our organisation feel respected and valued. Respecting and valuing differences will help to ensure that our policies and services reflect the needs and experiences of the people and community we serve.
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description for more information on the main responsibilities for this vacancy.
Person Specification Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills- MSc in Medical Physics
- HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist (Medical Physics)
- Extensive post registration experience or equivalent in radiotherapy
- Certificate of competence as a Medical Physics Expert in radiotherapy
- Significant experience of scientific computing
- Degree in physics or related discipline
- Understanding of legislation as applied to clinical computing
- Evidence of delivering scientific training and education
- Evidence of dealing with radiation incidents and interaction with regulators.
- Up to date detailed expert knowledge of Ionising Radiation Physics and relevant Radiation Protection legislation
- Experience of delivering quality control programmes within radiotherapy
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£55,690 to £62,682 a year (pa pro rata if part time)